Question

In what ways did food items offer scope for long distance cultural exchange ?

Answer 1

As food is  a part of any culture..This can be a factor to spread and recognize culture and  heritage.

Answer 2

Answer:

Many of our common foods such as potatoes, soya, groundnuts, maize, tomatoes, chilies, and sweet potatoes and so on were not known to India until about five centuries ago. These foods were only introduced in Europe and Asia after Columbus accidently discovered America.